17 FIRs lodged in crackdown against mining in Yamunanagar

In a continued crackdown on illegal mining, the Yamunanagar district administration has registered 17 FIRs against persons allegedly involved in illegal mining activities between July and October 15, 2025.

During this period, as many as 112 vehicles used in illegal mining and transportation of minerals were seized.

“A sum of Rs 44.66 lakh was recovered from vehicles involved in illegal mining. Besides, Rs 45,44,872 was recovered from stone crushers and screening plants as fine during this period,” said Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta.

The DC said that, following directions from the Haryana Government, strict measures are being taken to stop illegal mining in the district.

“The district administration is taking appropriate action against those involved in illegal mining. No one, who will be found involved in illegal mining activities, shall be spared,” he said. To tighten surveillance, the administration has constituted multiple teams of district officials and installed eight nakas at strategic locations to monitor and intercept illegal transportation of mining materials.

Gupta added that two mobile teams, headed by the SDMs of Vyaspur and Chhachhrauli, have also been formed to ensure regular field inspections and rapid response to complaints.

He directed officials to intensify monitoring of mining areas and to act swiftly on any reports of illegal activity.

“Wherever complaints of illegal mining are received, officials from the mining department, along with the police department, should maintain a close watch. They should take action against those involved in illegal mining and should register FIRs against them,” said the DC.

He further instructed mining officials to maintain comprehensive surveillance over both legal and illegal mining operations in Yamunanagar.